Ah, Tiong Bahru. The homes of curios and culture, and everything else that pleases the souls of artisans and architects. Even if you’re not any of these, there’s something for everyone in this historic estate – here’s your latest neighborhood guide, from the folks at Gojek.

Image from: Facebook – Merci Marcel

Eat: Merci Marcel

Where: 56 Eng Hoon Street

Rendezvous with friends and dates in this wonderful, warm café. There’s plenty of sun-lit spaces to snuggle up in or update your Instagram stories with, but the eatery’s true highlight is its Ravioles de Roan.

Image from: Yip Yew Chong

See: Tiong Bahru Murals

You don’t need to go to Penang for street murals – Singapore’s very own Yip Yew Chong has done a couple in Tiong Bahru, all of which show vignettes of past lives lived in the area. Psst… the artist has also written about the process of creating these murals here.

Image from: Facebook – Curated Records

Shop: Curated Records

Where: 55 Tiong Bahru Road

Of course there’s a record store in Tiong Bahru. This one carries everything from Mariah Carey to Backstreet Boys to even a Stranger Things soundtrack album, but you’re just as likely to stumble upon an indie artist or two personally hand-selected by the folks behind the counter.

Image from: Nimble/Knead

Do: Nimble/Knead

Where: 66 Eng Watt Street

We know shipping containers aren’t the most typical of spa décor essentials, but don’t let the facade fool you. It’s all calming and familiar shades of stone inside, with quite a number of rooms tailored just for couples.

Image from: Singapore Tourism Board

Explore: SIT flats

Where: Seng Poh Road and Tiong Bahru Road

These art deco flats were developed by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in the 1930s, and they still stand here, against the test of time. The geometric features of these homes make for stunning photos too.

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